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Tablelands Regional Council

Locality: Atherton, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 362 242

Address: 45 Mabel Street 4883 Atherton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.trc.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Embrace the spirit of giving this Christmas and help raise funds for vouchers for local families in need. Drop cash into the donation tins at any of our customer service centres or deposit funds into the Tablelands Regional Council Community Christmas Appeal Gift Trust BSB 084 512, Account Number 144 690 848. Donations will be used to provide food vouchers to people in need in our community. These will be distributed by emergency relief agencies including:... Better Together Community Support Eacham Community Health Organisation (ECHO) St Vincent de Paul Society in Atherton and Ravenshoe Atherton Tableland Salvos Ravenshoe Community Centre. A simple gesture can make all the difference to a struggling person or family.

25.01.2022 Have you heard about Baxter the very good boy? Jacqui and Baxter of Dogs 4 Conservation form a dynamic duo who help us detect Fireweed in our region. Because of the way that Fireweed impacts cattle, we have to do what we can to ensure our region's livelihood into the future. ... Keep an eye out for fireweed and, if you think you see it, leave it where it is and contact us at [email protected] or 1300 362 242. More information https://bit.ly/2PVhi4i.

24.01.2022 Are you a not-for-profit incorporated community group or young person? We can support you via our community grant program. Head to https://bit.ly/2BXCQWA for more information. Do you need a letter of support from us? Read our Letters of Support Policy and submit a request form https://bit.ly/3ds2Ebq. Timelines apply.

24.01.2022 If the weather cooperates, this December we'll be slashing in Lake Barrine, Marks Lane, Kairi, Tolga, Peeramon, Mungalli, Ellinjaa, Maalan, Beatrice, Chilverton, Evelyn and Tumoulin. Follow our project updates at https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/projects/.

24.01.2022 Is your bin collection day changing? From Monday 2 November, kerbside collection day for general waste and recycling bins is changing in some areas of Butchers Creek, Glen Allyn, Kureen, Lake Barrine, Lake Eacham, Malanda, Peeramon and Topaz. Check to see if your collection is changing https://bit.ly/30YwK2X. If your street isn't listed, it's bin-ess as usual.

23.01.2022 Do you want your photo to feature in our social media and other communications? Simply capture your best on the water shot. Attach, hashtag and/or share your photo before the end of October. There will be a new theme next month. To submit: Facebook post a photo with the #SnapTablelands hashtag and tag Tablelands Regional Council (with a public profile) Instagram post a photo with the #SnapTablelands hashtag and tag @tablelandsregionalcouncil so we can repost... email not on social media? Not a problem. Email photos to [email protected].. Full terms and conditions https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/snap-tablelands/. #holidayherethisyear

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Tablelands locals Rob and Krista Watkins of Natural Evolution Foods Walkamin. Adding to their growing collection, Rob and Krista won the Prime Super Agricultural Innovation Award at the recent Queensland Community Achievement Awards. The Agricultural Innovation Awards showcases business innovation to enhance production and maximise returns, especially to the primary producers.

22.01.2022 Thanks to our wonderful community for answering our call for letters of support for funding for two bridges in Malanda and intersections in the Tolga Industrial Estate. We received letters from business, groups and individuals supporting our funding applications, and we've had some wins! Mary Street bridge and Merragallan Road bridge are set for upgrades under the Bridge Renewal Program. Under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program, intersections on Beantree Road, ...at Barson Road and Albrecht Street, will be widened. Our infrastructure team is finalising designs and we'll keep you informed as the projects are scheduled. These projects will be jointly funded by the Australian Government and TRC. Check the comments to see who supported us!

22.01.2022 This entire female grey DSH cat was picked up from Mulgrave Road Yungaburra. To get your animal released from the pound, call 1300 362 242 or visit a Customer Service Centre, before 4pm weekdays.

21.01.2022 A boil water notice (BWN) has been issued for properties connected to the Bellview Estate and Cassowary Heights water supply schemes. A BWN remains in place for properties connected to the Ravenshoe and Millstream water supply schemes. Recent rain has increased the turbidity (cloudiness) of the sources, which means we can't adequately treat the water supply. Residents in these areas must boil water for consumption until further notice. Important information https://bit.ly/38f4jlC.

20.01.2022 Want to be there in spirit to celebrate with our Australia Day Awards nominees and new citizens? Tune in to the livestream from 9am http://bit.ly/3iC9hfP. Check out the exceptional groups and people being recognised http://bit.ly/3qgkZPw.... Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.

20.01.2022 Our annual pre-cyclone clean up for residents who receive an age or disability pension and are in a kerbside collection area is on again! We’ll remove green waste, iron and general yard debris. White goods, furniture, household rubbish, car bodies and tyres will not be collected as part of this clean up. Register by emailing [email protected] or phoning 1300 362 242 by 4.30pm Friday 23 October.... Collections will begin on Monday 2 November and continue until Friday 20 November.

19.01.2022 Here's a summary of last Thursday's Council meeting https://bit.ly/3kQp4aA.

18.01.2022 Ultimate League Frisbee is here just in time for school holiday fun! The Queensland Ultimate Disc Team is visiting our region to teach us the exciting non-contact, self-refereed team sport played with a frisbee.... Young Tablelanders 1225 are invited to join a free session: 10am12noon Thursday 1 October Herberton State School Secondary Campus 24pm Thursday 1 October Malanda Showgrounds 10am12noon Friday 2 October Ravenshoe Tigers Junior Rugby Grounds 24pm Friday 2 October Mt Garnet State School Oval. See booking details for these Queensland Youth Week events https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/trcevents/. Funding provided by the Queensland Government.

17.01.2022 Hey Tablelands film aficionados! Here's your chance to go on a film festival road trip get free transport, accommodation and tickets to attend Understory Film Festival - Cairns, connect with other filmmakers and promote your creative talent. Visit https://bit.ly/3hFgqtB to apply. ... Arts Queensland #artsqld #artsfunding #RASN

17.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Join in the cause to help women in need today. Learn more https://bit.ly/2IsmGsJ.

16.01.2022 We've partnered with the Bureau of Meteorology and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority to install six early warning flood gauges across our region. The gauges at Malanda, Bromfield Swamp, Wondecla, Wild River, Wongabel and Scrubby Creek will provide real time flood data to help us better understand the impacts of rainfall in the catchments. As part of the project we also installed a camera and seepage monitor on the Wild River Dam. Knowledge is power and we're now equipped to make informed disaster decisions. Read more https://bit.ly/32Z9LGj.

16.01.2022 The annual Herberton Twilight Christmas Market will host over 40 market stalls, including: vintage wares local arts and crafts artesian pottery collectibles ... books. Also enjoy live music, street eats, raffles, Christmas carols, bush poetry, cakes and treats. Hope to see you there!

16.01.2022 Have your say on your water! The draft Water Supply Strategy is available for comment and we're keen to hear your thoughts on the short- and long-term recommendations for improvements to our water supply schemes. New infrastructure combined with demand management will get us on the right track.... To see the draft strategy and submit your comments, head to Shaping our Tablelands https://shapingourtablelands.trc.qld.gov.au/.

15.01.2022 Senior secondary school students from Tablelands high schools have collaborated for the SNAP Annual Exhibition. This vibrant mixed media exhibition is on display at the Old Post Office Gallery until Saturday 30 January. See current and future exhibitions at the Foyer, Old Post Office and Tableland Regional galleries https://bit.ly/30cBHW8. : In the Shadow of Covid 2020 by Stacey Edwards

15.01.2022 Here's a summary of Thursday's Council meeting https://bit.ly/36mHhbi.

15.01.2022 Hey Tablelanders! Are you being warned? Subscribe to the Early Warning Network (EWN) to receive alerts for severe weather and emergency events, sent by email and SMS. Join now and be better prepared https://bit.ly/2AiH8Z6.

15.01.2022 Hey Mount Garnet, Innot Hot Springs, Battle Creek and parts of Atherton. We're having issues with one of our kerbside collection trucks so we'll be late picking up your bins. Leave them out, we'll get there ... eventually.

14.01.2022 Would $10,000 help your small business adapt and get ahead? Visit business.qld.gov.au/adaption-grant to learn more about eligibility requirements and application for regional small businesses.

14.01.2022 Hey Tablelanders! Do you want to make a difference to our community while having fun and sharing your knowledge? Our volunteers are integral to the running of visitor information centres, galleries, libraries, museum and community nursery and we couldn't provide these services without them. Carol Purchase volunteers at the Herberton Mining Museum and Visitor Information Centre. She likes sharing time with like-minded people and ‘telling people where to go nicely’.... Read more about how you can tell people where to go like Carol https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/give-back-to-the-community/.

14.01.2022 Fully sick! Check out the concept design for the new pump track going in at Jack May Park in Malanda! Work will begin in May. Get more details and follow this and other projects at https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/projects.

13.01.2022 A new grant is helping transport our cardboard and plastic to the closest recycling facility in Brisbane. We're committed to diverting waste from landfill and usually have to foot the bill for transportation by truck. With the $46,000 grant from the Department of Environment and Science, our recycling transport costs are fully covered for 12 months. Read more https://bit.ly/3kI9AVZ.

13.01.2022 This October we plan to slash in Lake Barrine, Marks Lane, Kairi, Tolga, Mungalli, Ellinjaa, Maalan, Beatrice, Moregatta, Minbun, Tumoulin, Kaban, Wondecla and Herberton. Stay away rain! Follow our project updates at https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/projects/.

13.01.2022 If the weather holds out in October, we will be cleaning surface drains and culvert inlets and outlets in our area. This includes Atherton, Barrine, Danbulla, Glen Allyn, Malanda, Peeramon, Tarzali, Tinaroo, Tolga, Upper Barron, Walkamin, Wongabel, Yungaburra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Millstream, Mount Garnet, Millaa Millaa, Kaban, Innot Hot Springs, Middlebrook and Koombooloomba.

11.01.2022 Hey Tablelanders! Remember the community electrical safety information evening is on TONIGHT at our Community Education and Disaster Coordination Centre. Check out Electrical Safety Office's new portable switchboard and hear from Ergon Energy about their Look Up and Live campaign. ... You'll also have the chance to win one of five footballs signed by footy legends Mat Rogers and Shane Webcke!

11.01.2022 Hey Tablelands gamers! Have your say on gaming preferences and behaviour and go into the draw to win one of eight $250 vouchers. Complete the survey before Monday 7 December https://bit.ly/3q3UFJp. We've partnered with the The University of Queensland to survey gamers 1218 to understand the influences of the fast growing competitive gaming industry. Read more https://bit.ly/3fy50sb.

11.01.2022 Hey Tablelands clubs! We've launched a 12-month pilot program of free online resources for clubs and community organisations to provide accurate and up-to-date resources. The tools and skills will increase clubs' financial viability, compliance and volunteer sustainability. Join the local clubs and organisations already benefiting from the program by connecting with our Community Programs Officer on [email protected] or 1300 362 242.

10.01.2022 Have you ever eaten the fruit from the Quinine bush (Petalostigma banksi)? It's very bitter and has a similar taste to the quinine used in tonic water. Quinine has rough bark and very hard timber. The leaves are mainly hairless and the fruits open to release the seeds. The common name 'Quinine' is used across other states for several species of trees. Petalostigma pubesens for example, looks similar but the leaf is hairy underneath.

10.01.2022 Queensland Agriculture wants to connect with seasonal workers. If you're looking for employment, on uni holidays or working your way around the state, see what work is available qld.gov.au/pickqld or call 13 25 23. Read about the vital role agriculture will play in economic recovery https://bit.ly/33e6ROe. #pickqld

10.01.2022 Today is UN Women's International Day of Rural Women! This year's theme shines a spotlight on building rural women's resilience in the wake of Covid-19 by strengthening sustainable livelihoods and wellbeing. Rural women are front left and centre in agriculture, food security, nutrition, rural enterprises, and land and natural resource management. Help us celebrate the role of women in agriculture and rural development! Share your #hatsoftorualwomen stories with us in the ...comments. #irwd2020

10.01.2022 Harpullia pendula, commonly known as Tulipwood, fruits throughout the year and is loved by King Parrots. We've noticed Tulipwood fruiting in the medium strip on Herberton Road in Atherton, up from the Robert Street roundabout. Where have you seen it?

10.01.2022 Without our generous sponsors, our 2020 Business Excellence Awards would not be the same. Thanks to these sponsors for their support of this important business event Best Dressed Business The Express Newspaper Employer of Choice Fresh St. Market IGA... Customer Champion Salary Packaging Australia Sustainability Contribution NAB Regional Innovator proudly supported by TAFE Queensland People's Choice Astute Atherton. If you're one of the deserving businesses or not-for-profits who has been nominated in an award category, be sure to thank the sponsor!

10.01.2022 Kids driving you nuts already? Or are you just looking for a challenging activity to develop their creativity? Join them up for the Minecraft Build Competition. There are two categories and prizes on offer.

10.01.2022 Have your say! It’s People’s Choice time. Vote for your favourite business in all the categories of our Business Excellence Awards. Get your vote in before 12noon Friday 4 December at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DK35JR2. Remember, you can only vote once in each category, so choose wisely from the nominees! We remove duplicate votes ... clearing the cache won't help, we're all over it!

10.01.2022 Missing someone? Get them home ASAP by calling 1300 362 242 or visiting a customer service centre before 4pm weekdays.

09.01.2022 Hey Tablelands businesses! Are you looking for fresh inspiration to grow in 2021? Inspire 2021: Business Leaders Forum is going to be a business planning workshop with a difference. Our Economic Development Officer Charmian will help you define goals so you can know your destination, determine financial needs, reduce risk, forecast viability, encourage new ideas and improve decision making. ... Places are limited, book your $25 ticket via the link!

08.01.2022 Hey Ravenshoe, Tully Falls Road, Mountain View and Carrington areas. We're having issues with one of our kerbside collection trucks so we'll be late picking up your bins. Leave them out, we'll get there ... eventually.

07.01.2022 We're helping Queensland Police find the owner of a blue cattle dog found in the Curtain Fig Tree Road area. If you are missing your dog or know of one from that area, contact us by PM, [email protected]. or 1300 362 242.

07.01.2022 Happy International Access to Information Day! #AccessToInfoDay recognises the community’s right to access government-held information. 2020's theme, Building Trust Through Transparency, recognises that Queenslanders, along with the rest of Australia and the world, have faced significant challenges in recent times. IAI Day offers a timely opportunity to look at our systems and business practices and confirm our commitment to improving access to information for the community,... consistent with the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009. Visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner's website to learn more through resources, tips, videos and events oaic.gov.au/access-to-information-day.

06.01.2022 Is the canine choir of lament causing you sleepless nights? If someone’s dog is barking or howling excessively it is important that you talk to the owner first. In many cases the owner will be happy to find a solution. Read about the steps to take if the problem persists https://bit.ly/3lAC98M.

05.01.2022 Don't be a Grinch! Help make the Tablelands Shine! Celebrate the festive season by decorating homes and streets with lights and displays. Then register for our Tablelands Shines competition https://bit.ly/2KRtuRT. Registrations are open until Tuesday 8 December so get lighting!

05.01.2022 Calling our Tablelands art community! Here is your chance to have your say on the update of our Tableland Regional Gallery strategic plan. The plan will help establish the gallery's priorities for the next five years. We want to hear your thoughts on opening times, activities, exhibitions and other suggestions for future direction. Head to Shaping our Tablelands and complete the short survey https://shapingourtablelands.trc.qld.gov.au/ before Monday 19 October.

04.01.2022 Coll-aberrations [ke’l-abe’rei{(e)ns] is a creative partnership between Kai Hagberg master jeweller, artist and sculptor, and Juanita Henry master milliner on display at our Tablelands Regional Gallery until Saturday 27 March. See current and future exhibitions at the Foyer, Old Post Office and Tableland Regional galleries https://bit.ly/30cBHW8. : Constelation Casiopeia Every Day We Thank Our Lucky Stars by Kai Hagberg and Juanita Henry.

04.01.2022 This entire female DSH cat was picked up from Mulgrave Road Yungaburra. To get your animal released from the pound, call 1300 362 242 or visit a Customer Service Centre, before 4pm weekdays.

04.01.2022 Free Fitness Classes! We're supporting Live Life Get Active's free fitness classes in Atherton and Ravenshoe during the school term. Participants also receive a free nutritional program, easy-to-follow recipes, and access to videos, blogs and an online fitness platform. Don’t miss this great opportunity. Tag a mate to come train with you! and then book your spot at your nearest camp https://bit.ly/31QEiW5

03.01.2022 We're here to help you recycle right! If you're not sure if something should go in the red or yellow bin, check here https://bit.ly/3f7aeL6. If you're still unsure, snap a pic and drop it in the comments . We'll let you know either way!

03.01.2022 Hey Rangeview, Tandara, Walkamin, Tinaroo and Kairi. One of our kerbside collection trucks has Mondayitis so we'll be late to pick up your recycling bin. Leave it out ... we'll get there eventually.

03.01.2022 Happy World Tourism Day! 2020's Tourism and Rural Development theme celebrates the unique role tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of big cities and preserving cultural and natural heritage worldwide. Why not gather the fam and celebrate in style with a local tourism operator? Drop into one of our visitor centres and we'll happily tell you where to go! ... Atherton Tablelands Information Centres Malanda Falls Visitor Centre Herberton Mining Museum #holidayherethisyear

02.01.2022 Ultimate League Frisbee is here just in time for school holiday fun! The Queensland Ultimate Disc Team is visiting our region to teach us the exciting non-contact, self-refereed team sport played with a frisbee.... Young Tablelanders 1225 are invited to join a free session: 10am12noon Friday 2 October Ravenshoe Tigers Junior Rugby Grounds 24pm Friday 2 October Mt Garnet State School Oval. See booking details for these Queensland Youth Week events https://www.trc.qld.gov.au/trcevents/. Funding provided by the Queensland Government.

01.01.2022 We're still dealing with truck issues so we may be late picking up your bins. Today we're asking Herberton, Atherton Hospital, Carinya, Mazlin Street, Cumbrian Avenue, Danbulla Crescent, Twelfth Avenue, Silo Shopping Centre, Herberton Road, Weaver Street, Tolga, Rockley Road and Hastie Road areas to leave your bins out and we'll get to them.